1. The Nobel disease is a term for a tendency of Nobel laureates to embrace unscientific ideas later in life. For instance, biochemist Kary Mullis accepted astrology, thought the climate crisis was a hoax and said he once spoke with a fluorescent raccoon who addressed him asdoctor. 2. Because it hums, the bumblebee was called the humblebee until the early 20th century. 3. Following a recent salmonella outbreak, the US Centres for Disease Control has warned people not to "kiss or snuggle" their chickens.
You have a job, you aren't a criminal, you remember their birthdays, and your parents still aren't impressed. What can you do? Marry someone with an incredibly stressful job. Your parents have always wanted you to marry a doctor, lawyer or stockbroker. It will be something impressive for them to show off to their friends about, while for you it will mean you never get to see your spouse until they're signed off sick for three months due to burnout. You could also try having some children. Your parents will be incredibly pleased and impressed with you if you have a baby. This will last for 10 whole minutes until they begin a decades-long campaign of criticism over your parenting style, all the while doting on your child so much that it turns out to be a spoiled brat. (Via The Daily Mash)
My kinda diet…amirite ladies?
Published in Vogue Magazine in the 70s.
Euphemism goes south
Frances writes: "During my first pregnancy, the gynaecologist asked: "How are the waterworks?" As my then-husband worked for the Watercare, an interesting conversation ensued."
Egypt's police cadet parade
This graduation ceremony for police cadets in Egypt involves a parade. It must have taken a lot of work - not only building muscles, but shaving, oiling, and learning to stand straight and flex on a moving vehicle without passing out or falling. I hope they used sunscreen.
